Monthly Archives: May 2017

If someone in your life has depression, you may feel helpless and wonder what to do. Learn how to offer support and understanding and how to help them get the resources to cope with depression. Learn the signs and symptoms … Read More

Good communication involves expressing yourself and active listening. Recognizing your areas of weakness and practicing both components will lead to improved personal and professional relationships and make each conversation more productive and pleasurable. Expressing yourself Think before you speak. Take … Read More

Do you need help solving a legal issue? Talk with a local attorney to solve your legal concerns (excluding employment-related issues). The EAP provides you and your family members with one 30 minute legal consultation per issue at no cost … Read More

Janet was in a bit of a funk and quiet at supper one evening. John noticed this and assumed she didn’t want to talk to him. So, he said to her, “I’m going to work in the garage for awhile.” … Read More

The top five causes of job stress include job pressure, money, health, personal relationships and poor nutrition. Stress also hinders employees’ ability to think creatively and come up with new ideas. That’s because it triggers the part of the brain … Read More

Do you need help getting your finances in order? Talk with a top-rated financial professional and/or licensed CPA about financial issues including credit counseling, debt and budgeting assistance, retirement planning, tax planning and more. The EAP provides you and your … Read More

Written goal statements should begin with “I will…” and should be SMART: S – Specific M – Measurable A – Action-Oriented R – Realistic T – Time Bound Specific goals tell exactly what will be accomplished and what steps you … Read More

An increasing number of grandparents are assuming the role of full-time parents for their grandchildren and acknowledging that it certainly involves adjustments on both parts. Oftentimes, this has happened to families because the parents are dealing with health concerns, death, … Read More

A successful executive recently stated, “Making the adjustment to retirement (financial independence) is one of the most difficult transitions facing Americans.” This is a clear, simple perspective that true retirement cannot occur without financial independence. Having a financial plan that … Read More

Like pieces of a puzzle, all elements of your financial picture are interconnected. How you budget your income affects how much you can allocate to insurance protection, which affects how you save for retirement, which affects how you design a … Read More